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Dear Reader,

Welcome to issue 14.

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David Good - Editor

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• Yalıkavak Market - (map)
  Bitez Market - (map)
  Güllük Market
  
  
• Bodrum Children's Library - 10am-5pm, Bitez (more information...)
  
  
• Alcoholics Anonymous - 5pm, Bodrum (more information...)
  

• Bodrum Market - (map)
  Konacık Market - (map)
  Çiftlik Köyü Market
  
  
• Quiz Night - from 8pm, Turgutreis (more information...)
  
  
• Latin Night in Gümbet - From 10.30pm, Gümbet (more information...)

• Turgutreis Market
  
  
• Bodrum Children's Library - 10am-5pm, Bitez (more information...)
  
  
• Free Book Exchange - 11am, Bodrum (more information...)
  

• Kızılağaç Market - (map)
  Bitez Flea Market - (map)
  Gümbet Market - (map)
  
  
• Sunday Service - Bodrum International Grace Church (more information...)
  
  
• Sunday Funday - 3pm onwards, Gümbet (more information...)
  
  
• 5th Annual Dog Beauty Show - from 5pm, Turgutreis
  
  

  Come along for a fun evening with your dog! There are four different weight group categories, and the winners of each category will receive an award from Hill's Science Diet, and will be entered into the contest for the best dog of the competition. The winner of this will receive as a reward a trip to Paris for 2 people. All dogs over 4 months can be entered; competition registration is free The competition starts at 5pm, with live music from Hakan Girit at 9.30pm.

  For more information, the program and for registration of your dog, contact us via the details below.
  
  Application deadline is Friday, July 3rd 2009.
  
  Location: Countryranch, Turgutreis (map)
  Contact: yarisma@irismaritime.com, 0252 382 56 54, www.countryranch.com
  

• Türkbükü Market
  
  
• Alcoholics Anonymous - 5pm, Bodrum (more information...)
  

• Bodrum Market - Textiles only (map)
  Gölköy Market - Morning only
  
  
• Yoga Yalıkavak - 9.30am-11am, Yalıkavak (more information...)
  
  
• Mother and Baby Toddler Group - 10am-12.30am, Bitez (more information...)
  
  
• Dot's Coffee Morning - 12.30pm-3pm, Konacık (more information...)
  
  
• Port Art Sanat Galerisi Opening - from 7pm, Yalıkavak Marina
  This year, the Port Art Sanat Galerisi opens with an exhibition from local Torba artist, Kris Manvell, whose exquisitely detailed paintings will be on show until the 17th July. Please feel free to come along to the opening and join Kris for cocktails at 7pm.
  

• Ortakent Market - (map)
  Gümüslük Market
  Gündoğan Market - (map)
  
  
• Yoga Yalıkavak - 9.30am-11am, Yalıkavak (more information...)
  
  
• Turkish Language School - Bitez (more information...)

• Yalıkavak Market - (map)
  Bitez Market - (map)
  Güllük Market
  
  
• Alcoholics Anonymous - 5pm, Bodrum (more information...)
  
  
• Bodrum Children's Library - 10am-5pm, Bitez (more information...)
  
  
• Animal Welfare Association Benefit Concert
  To raise money for animal welfare on the Bodrum peninsula there will be a classical concert, with musicians from the state symphony orchestra on the 9th July.
  
  Ttickets are 40TL, 100% of which goes to the charity.
  
  For more information, please contact me.
  
  Contact: Jayne, jaynedkenney@aol.com

• Bodrum Market - (map)
  Konacık Market - (map)
  Çiftlik Köyü Market
  
  
• Quiz Night - from 8pm, Turgutreis (more information...)
  
  
• Latin Night in Gümbet - From 10.30pm, Gümbet (more information...)

• Turgutreis Market
  
  
• Bodrum Children's Library - 10am-5pm, Bitez (more information...)
  
  
• Bodrum Slow Food Group - 8-pm, Turgutreis
  
  

  What's Slow Food?

  Next Event: Local produce, vegetables and fruit at the home of Miss Nezihe Guneri. Current members of Slow Food International are invited, together with new potential members or house guests that have never attended a Slow Food Bodrum event before.

  This event is limited to 30 persons and reservations will close Thursday 9 July at 6pm unless the maximum number of guests is reached before that.
  
  This is a "bring your own drinks event". However, Turkish wine, rakı and beer will be available at reasonable prices.
  
  MENU:
  Starter:
    + Vol-au-vent (French pastry) filled with home made balık tarama topped with seasonal greens and smoked salmon, surrounded by oven roasted dolma pepper and fresh peach slices.
    + Olive oil fried aubergine slices filled with Lor cheese and local herbs.
    + Okra cooked with plums
    + Minced meat stuffed vine leaves cooked with sour cherry
  
  Main course:
   + Chicken legs, bone off, in orange (from her garden) and cream sauce with pine nuts, blackcurrant and carrot rice pilaf
   + Salad; Baby spinach & Purslain with apricot & walnuts with a bacon balsamic dressing
  
  Dessert:
   + Lemon and semolina pie
   + Coffee and Tea
  
  Members: 40TL
  Guests: Very welcome, email for more details
  
  Contact: Frank, babazar@superonline.com
  
  

• Kızılağaç Market - (map)
  Bitez Flea Market - (map)
  Gümbet Market - (map)
  
  
• Sunday Service - Bodrum International Grace Church (more information...)
  
  
• Sunday Funday - 3pm onwards, Gümbet (more information...)
  

• Türkbükü Market
  
  
• Alcoholics Anonymous - 5pm, Bodrum (more information...)
  

• Bodrum Market - Textiles only (map)
  
  
• Yoga Yalıkavak - 9.30am-11am, Yalıkavak (more information...)
  
  
• Mother and Baby Toddler Group - 10am-12.30am, Bitez (more information...)
  
  
• Dot's Coffee Morning - 12.30pm-3pm, Konacık (more information...)
  

• Ortakent Market - (map)
  Gümüslük Market
  Gündoğan Market - (map)
  
  
• Yoga Yalıkavak - 9.30am-11am, Yalıkavak (more information...)
  
  
• Turkish Language School - Bitez (more information...)
  

For Sale: 21" Watson TV

21" Watson TV, model: 2114TX. CRT type, not LCD. 4 years old, used very little. 60TL.

Contact: Bill Good, billgood@rmplc.co.uk, 0538 500 00 93

For Sale: Black and Decker Electric Lawnmower - Used Once!

As new; 10 month old, Black and Decker GR3000 electric lawn mower. Only used once (surprise, surprise - our lawn died!). Boxed with all accessories and manuals. Cost 200TL from Koçtas, model information HERE. 150TL. Contact: David, dngood@gmail.com Location: Yalıkavak (delivery possible).

Bodrum Children's Library: UPDATE

We now have over 3,000 books and over 200 DVD's for 0 - 16 year olds.

Come & see us in Bitez on Thursdays & Saturdays, 10 - 5pm.

For more info call us, or pop in and see us.

Contact: Mary on 0533 9639615 or email m.bitez@gmail.com (more information...)

Wanted: English Speaking Masseuse

An English speaking masseuse is required to work either part or full time in Bitez. For further information please contact me.

Contact: Çimen, cimensev@yahoo.com, 0536 605 90 92, 0252 316 31 61

Fed Up With Vehicle-Related Chores? (Trafik Takip)

We can help with all vehicle problems, and do all the leg-work for you so you don't have to spend days in a queue!

Some of the services we provide:

• All paperwork for buying/selling a new car
• Number-plate changes
• Vehicle registrations
• Road tax
• MOT (TUV)
• Insurance (AXA)
• Emissions testing

For more information just pop into the office and see us.

Contact: Ridvan Ölçer, 0542 215 33 69, r_olcer@yahoo.com
Location: Yanikoy Mah. Kibris Sehitleri Cad. No:184/A2, situated on the main highway at the Gümbet junction between McDonalds and Carrefour, we can be found upstairs above the new Balik (fish) restaurant). Just follow the blue AXA Insurance signs. (map)
Ridvan Has Been Recommended by our Readers - Add your Recommendation now!

Financial Consultancy Advice

I am a qualified chartered accountant and investment executive living in Bodrum. I have 20 years work experience in the following fields:-

• International Accountancy
• Taxation advice
• Investment management
• Private Equity / Investment Banking - buying private companies across Europe
• Business management and procedural reviews
• Foreign currency
• Treasury and money market products

Work to date in Turkey has covered:-

• Turkish and UK tax advice including Double Tax Agreements
• Turkish taxation compliance confirmation
• Conversion of Turkish Accounts to UK Accounting Standards (UK GAAP)
• Creating business plan and profit forecasts
• Review of Turkish accounting procedures
• Foreign currency hedging advice
• Foreign exchange and money market investing advice

Work experience covers the UK, Ireland, Italy, France, Turkey and Australia.

Should you need advice in any of the above areas please contact me

Contact: Melissa, 0533 350 53 64, mcfahey@hotmail.com
Have you used this business? Recommend it now!

Wanted: Boat Trailer

I am looking for an old boat trailer (cheap) that I can hand over to the Turkish authorities in order to get my own boat trailer removed from my passport. If anyone has an old trailer they want to get rid of, please contact me at your earliest convenience.

Contact: Nik, nikpoulton@hotmail.com, 0538 453 93 36 

Airport Transfers

Transfers from Bodrum Airport to anywhere on the Bodrum peninsula £30 up to 4 passengers . £50 for more than 4 passengers. To book please e mail me and I will send confirmation

Contact: Jan Özay, janozay@aol.com
Have you used this business? Recommend it now!

Turkish Lessons

I give private Turkish lessons to English speaking foreigners.

Contact: Asuman, asumanunlu35@hotmail.com, 0532 621 12 56
Have you used this business? Recommend it now!

Home Needed for 6 Month Old Jack Russell, Marko

Marko is a lovely little all white, brown eared Jack Russell boy of just 8 months old and 6 kilos. He needs a new family, he is good with people, other animals and fully house trained... To see photos just email me, or come and visit me at Pethane Veterinary Clinic, Konacik, Bodrum.

Contact: Carley, carley.bodrum@hotmail.com, 0252 319 20 89  

For Rent: Yalıkavak Apartment - Hill Side Gardens

4 persons, 5 km from the center of Yalıkavak, 20km from Bodrum. The sitesi includes; 5 swimming pools, sauna, gym, market, restaurant, bar, and 24hr security. Contact: Katrien, katrien.cosijns@telenet.be, +32 478 706 880

On a small Turkish site: the house has 3 bedrooms, 3 terraces, nice view of the sea. Fully furnished, 2 bathrooms, aircon. Email us for more information and availability (July and September) Contact: info@kosede.net

Repeat Classifieds:

• Luxury Homemade Cakes Made to Order for any Occasion
  (more information...)
  
  
• Petition for the Clarification of the Buying Process for Foreigners in Turkey
  (more information...)
  
  
• Traditional Stone-House apartments for Rent
  (more information...)
  
  
• Personalised Greetings Cards
  (more information...)
  
  
• Textile Arts & Crafts Courses
  (more information...)
  
  
• Yoga Classes with Melek - All Levels
    (more information...)
  
  
• House for Rent: Gümüşlük
  (more information...)

Our feature this issue comes from Çimen, who offers a thought-provoking article about how we look at ourselves.

How aware are we of our impact on others?

Sit back for a while and go back in time. Maybe a month, a year or maybe even ten years...

See if you can remember a time where you can relate to any one of the following situations;

…a talk you dreaded with someone you did not like.
…time you had to spend with someone you did not particularly like.
…a conversation you decided to have with someone despite knowing you would not be understood.
…your worst fear coming true
…a time when you had an expectation from someone which did not happen.
… attracting an undesired result.
… a loved one breaking your heart for a reason you fail to understand.

Now go to that exact moment and try to remember the feelings which were present. Not only in you but also in the person you were with. It is highly likely that there was fear, resentment, lack of self expression, disappointment, lack of confidence, frustration and a feeling of “I wish this was over!”

No doubt most of us are very familiar with these feelings and that the more we have them, the more likely we are to experience the above situations regularly.

So what exactly brings about these dreaded negative feelings? Click HERE to continue reading...

Previous Features:

• Springtime in the Garden of Eden
• Aphrodisias and More
• The Magical Reality of Spring
• A Hidden Village Near Bodrum
• Ephesus & Pamukkale by Car
• Istanbul to Bodrum by Coach
• Car Depreciation in Turkey
• The Price of Food
• A Touch of Bodrum in Montreal
• Car Rental and Airport Transfer Report
• Our Facebook Page
• The Sausage King
• Life Coaching

New West Marine Boating Supply Store West Marine, the largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories will soon be opening a store at the old Önderler site in Konacık. Contact: 0252 363 99 30 Location: Turgutreis Yolu, Açikkirlar Mevkii, Konacik (map)

New Lawyer After 10 years working as a municipal lawyer in Bodrum, Berna has now set herself up as in independent lawyer covering all aspects of Turkish law. Berna's intention is to guide people in terms of law and their rights so that they avoid problems, and reach the road of justice with the least loss of money and time. Having vast experience in Bodrum, Berna is well placed to cooperate with other professions to reach a solution. Contact: Berna Arican, berna.arican@hotmail.com, 0537 823 01 83, 0505 818 28 31 Location: Kanuni Sultan Suleyman St. 17/C, Office 3, Bitez Have you used this business? Recommend it now!

If you know of anything new on the peninsula, let us know and we'll help spread the word.

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Bodrum Bulletin Donations System

Isn't it free?

Yes, the Bodrum Bulletin is a free resource for the Bodrum Peninsula - no money is taken for subscriptions, advertisements or any part of the making and distribution of the newsletter.

It was set up with the simple mission to provide a medium for communicating information around the peninsula, and to support and promote local trustworthy businesses through sections such as the Readers' Recommendation Section.

The newsletter was never set-up to make money, and this is not our wish or our goal, if it was you'd have paid for something a lot sooner!

Inevitably though there are costs involved in the newsletter;

• Subscriptions and distribution: To efficiently handle your subscriptions and to ensure that we adhere to strict anti-SPAM rules, the subscription and mailing is handled through a specialist third-party company. Although these costs are small, they currently amount to about £10 per newsletter
• The website: Fortunately web hosting is fairly cheap these days, but hosting www.bodrumbulletin.com costs a small amount each year. I hope to move it to a faster server in the near future if donations allow.
• Our time. Each newsletter takes about 15-20 hours to pull together

We do everything we can to keep the newsletter free, and will continue to do so, but inevitably we have to consider ways to cover our costs.

So why should I donate?

1. Because we've saved you money:
   • Are you an advertiser who's taken advantage of reaching over 800 readers - for free!
   • The Classifieds Section: Have you managed to find something second-hand that you were going to buy new?
   • The Discount section: Did we save you 20TL off your meal perhaps?
   • The Readers' Recommendation section: Did you find a good honest business straight away who did a good job and didn't overcharge you?
   • The Travel-Watch Section: Have we made you aware of flights that you otherwise didn't know about?
   • The PC Corner: Have you managed to learn something about your computer that's saved a call out to your computer fixer?
   • The Finance Section: Have you saved money through our advice on interest rates, and articles on deposit accounts perhaps?
2. Because you feel that even free services deserve to be rewarded sometimes, and you want to see it get better.
3. Because you've made new friends:
   • Have you met up with other people through events published on the Bulletin?

How do I donate?

It's easy, and takes only a couple of minutes. All donations are taken through PayPal, however you DO NOT need to have a PayPal account (you just need a credit card). Note: all donations are taken through PayPal for your security.

1. Easy, simply click any one of the donation links at the top of this newsletter, or on the left of the website.
   To make it more fun, you can choose an item (e.g. a bottle of Efes beer), which has a specific donation value.
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More Articles:

• Cheap International Phone Calls
• Securing your data forever - Free Online Backup solutions
• TTNet Online Services
• Other Turkcell Services
• Checking your TTNet Quota
• Manage your Turkcell Phone online
• Optimising Photos for Email
• Spyware, Malware and other 'nasties' removal
• Problems with MSN/Live Messenger and SPAM?
  
• Virus Scanners
  
• Clean temporary files from your computer
  
• Defragmentation
• Creating an Email Account - Gmail
• Useful Links (currently 46 links)

If you'd like to know more, would like a certain topic covered, or have questions, please contact me at dngood@gmail.com

Flight Update - 27th June, 2009

Flight information gathered on the 27th June, 2009 from skyscanner.net and flypgs.com (Stansted). Information for direct flights from Doncaster Sheffield, and Exeter were unavailable, please visit http://flights.thomson.co.uk to view prices.

Aegean Flights release Summer 2010 (Onur Air) Flights. Click HERE for more details.

Bodrum Milas: Live Arrivals - For Milas Airport International arrivals, click HERE.

For more information or booking, please contact: info@bodrumtour.com

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The full directory Readers' Recommendation Directory on the website currently has over 30 businesses, click HERE to view it, or click on "Directory" on the top menu of the website.

Note, however that you need to be logged into the website to view the detail pages. If you are having problems logging in, please click HERE.

New Recommendations:

• Miscellaneous
  • NEW: Bronze Hotel Hamam
  • NEW: Ridvan Ölçer - Trafik Takip
  • The Corner Shop (New review added)

We currently have requests for recommendations for the following businesses:

• a florist
• a ferforge metal worker

Recommending a company is simple - just email us with the details, and a short testimonial!

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If you have a question about any aspect of life in Bodrum, let us know and we'll post it to this section as an open question. But here's the important bit - we need your help to answer the open questions; so please don't be embarrassed - send us your questions, and answers.

I'm still working on a way to organise these a bit better on the website - so please bare with me! For the meantime, please use the website search facility (top right of every page) to help you find content.

New Questions:

Q52: We would like to bring out a 25 litre drum of damp treatment paint. Can anybody advise us on the easiest and cheapest way of getting it there?
A52: Know the answer, or have any advice? let us know!

Q51: There are many beautiful scenic routes around the peninsula, but with the increased tourism the litter is awful and getting a lot worse; the other day someone dumped a load of tomatoes, beer bottles and water bottles by the dozen. As a non-Turkish speaker, is there anyone I can complain to?
A51: Know the answer, or have any advice? let us know!

Q50: For a while now I've been on the lookout for filler, however all the shelves are full of grout! Has anyone come across something that's like the filler you get in the UK (ideally pre-mixed).
A50: Know the answer, or have any advice? let us know!

Q49: I would like to try and arrange for us to retake our vows with an Anglican priest officiating. Does such a person exist in Bodrum? I have heard that there is an Anglican community in the town but do they have a priest?
A49: Know the answer, or have any advice? let us know!

Q48: Can anyone tell me where I might find suppliers of above ground swimming pool in the Bodrum area?
A48: Know the answer, or have any advice? let us know!

New Answers:

Q47: Our property has mains water, but we've never registered with the Belediye to get an account number. What's the procedure, and is there a charge (even though we're already connected)?
A47: If you live in Yalıkavak you go to the su office and take a copy of your tapu and passport and the number of the meter for your building (It is on the copper ring under the lid) and they will create a folder for you. Then you have to go to the council offices and they have to sign it 3 times in 3 different offices, and then back to the su office, who will come out when the meter is due to be read and put a number on your pipes and and then you get a bill. It will cost you for registration and rental of the meter, I cant remember how much it was for me but it was over 300TL, I presume it is the same procedure no matter where you live. --Carol
A47: Something to add? let us know!

Q46: I am thinking of buying a 5m long, 70hp motor boat in Turkey. I have heard that there is an annual tax based on the size of the engine, and also that I need an 'operators licence' for a boat of this size. Does anyone know if this is correct, or where I can get more information?
A46: The law regarding boats is supposed to be changing in July this year. Up till now the yearly tax on boats was extremely expensive, that's why you see so many boats here with foreign flags. From July it is hopefully going to be a fraction of what it has been in the past and affordable. We don't have a private licence (evrak) at the moment so I can't give you more info, sorry. To use a boat in Turkish waters you have to have some sort of captains licence, translated into Turkish. Unless you have some sort of RYA qualification that you can use for this, I believe that some people have been quite creative with computers! --Lyn
A46: Something to add? let us know!

Q45: We already have a Turkish bank account and we use internet banking. How much can we transfer in one go from the UK to turkey?
A45: There is no limit... provided you don't try and do it with cash! --Steve
A45: Something to add? let us know!

Q44: We are looking to drive our English car to Turkey, we currently understand that the car can stay in Turkey for a maximum of 6 months. Can someone explain whether this is 6 months in one year, or can you re-enter and stay for (for example) 11 months in one year?
A44.1: You'll regret it!!! It's not until you get a Turkish plated car that you know what freedom is! When you have a foreign plated car your every trip has to be considered, if you have to leave the country unexpectedly (even if it's a day trip to Kos) you have to have the car removed from your passport and placed in customs or take it with you. Some years ago my car overstayed the 6 months, was impounded and kept in the custom's car park for which I paid a daily astronomical rate.  I then had to pay for a customs official to accompany me to the border (we were in Istanbul), plus of course I paid all the fines! I think the law says 6 months in an one year and I think they use calendar year not a 12 month period. It really does become a headache and dictates your life. My advice - Turkish car dealers have some fantastic offers at the moment - buy one locally and never have to worry. --Jane
A44.2: You cannot re-enter for 6 months. You should also be aware that in the 6 months that you have the car in Turkey, you cannot leave the country without it as it is recorded in your passport. --Steve
A44: Something to add? let us know!

Q43: Does anyone know where I can buy vanilla pods or vanilla essence here in Bodrum? I have never noticed it in the Bazaar.
A43.1: The spice stalls at the markets sometimes have them. I once asked a stall owner and he produced them from behind the counter. They were not cheap as they were imported, but it was relative to UK prices. --Annie
A43.2: You can buy vanilla pods in Metro, they are in the spice section. --simplyvillamanagement.com
A43.3: Metro has vanilla pods. --John
A43: Something to add? let us know!

Q42: Has anyone any idea how I would find a removal firm that would take a part load/load of various things from Bodrum to Ankara?
A42: I've used Bodrum Nakliyat before - they seem to be efficient; www.bodrumnakliyat.com --Lady Cullen
A42: Something to add? let us know!

Q40: Can someone tell us when the yearly property tax ("council tax"), is due, how do we know whether we need to pay it, and what we can do to pay it (can we pay online?).
A40.5: You can use your sicil number as your first password on line then change it once you have registered all your information - Dawn
A40: Something to add? let us know!

Unanswered Questions:

Q25: I am looking to drive my Turkish car to England (and then back within the mandatory 6 months).
25.1: Do you need a residents permit to buy a new car and take it out of the country?
25.2: Will a green card insurance cover the car driving to England, or do you need international insurance?
25.3: Do you need a visa to leave the country with the car and how much do they cost for 6 months?
25.4: If you have done this journey which insurance company covered your car while you were in England?
A25: Know the answer, or have any advice? let us know!

Q18: Does anyone know of someone willing to be a 'Leader' for a just-for-fun line dancing group?
A18: Know the answer, or have any advice? let us know!

Q15: Does anyone have seeds or cuttings of Chilean Jasmine (Mandevilla laxa) or M. splendens 'Alice du Pont' that they want to get rid of, or know where I can get some?
A15: Know the answer, or have any advice? let us know!

Old Questions:

Previously answered questions have now been archived to the Q & A section of the website:
http://www.bodrumbulletin.com/community/questions

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Here we list businesses which offer Bodrum Bulletin readers a discount.

• Car Rental/Airport Transfers:
  • Bodrum Tour (Onelli Tour/Rent-a-car) - up to 15% off (more information...)
• Restaurants & Bars:
  • Le Cafe Bodrum, Yalıkavak - 10% off (more information...)
    • FREE WiFi and authentic Italian coffee
  • Morgul Antik Restaurant, Yalıkavak - 10% off (more information...)
  • Teldolap Restaurant, Gümüslük - 10% off (more information...)
  • La Pasión, Bodrum - 10% off (more information...)
  • Our Secret Garden, Yalıkavak - 10% off (more information...)
  • Bombay Cottage, Gümbet - 10% off (more information...)
  • Gümbet Café Bar, Gümbet - 10% off (more information...)
• Other:
  • Tamarisk Watersports Centre - 10% off (more information...)
  • Natura Hotel, Lake Bafa - 35% off (more information...)
  • Bozdağ Ski Centre, Izmir - 10% off (more information...)
  • Teldolap Apartments, Gümüslük - 10% off (more information...)

If you would like to list any kind of business here, it's free - all we ask is that a discount is offered to our readers, contact us now!

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Finance
GBP-TL Exchange Rate

GBP to TL Exchange Rate - 14th June 2009 to 1st July, 2009

GBP to TL Exchange Rate - 1st January 2009 to 1st July, 2009

30-Day Internet Interest Rates

Corrections or other rates? let us know!

Understanding Interest Rate Accounts in Turkey - Click here for a quick overview of e-Deposit accounts and how they work.

Miscellaneous

Petrol and Diesel prices to fall - The Energy Market Regulatory Board (EPDK) in Turkey has introduced a maximum price per litre for petrol and gas. Both will be fixed at a lower rate (currently about 3.04TL per litre for petrol, and 2.49TL per litre for diesel). This represents savings of up to 8% in the Bodrum area, or about 10TL on an average tank. Read more HERE in the Zaman.

Taxi Prices - Bodrum Taxis are to scrap the pricey after-midnight tariff, read more HERE, courtesy of The Hurriyet.

Annual Property Tax - 2009 annual property tax is (over)due. Go to your local Belediye to make this year's payment.

Vehicle Tax - Don't forget that the second payment for 2009 is now due. We recommend that you pay this at the Bodrum tax office (tax paid online through a Turkish bank has a tendency to end up being paid to the Muğla tax office). To see how much you'll have to pay see the 2009 Vehicle Tax Calculator.

Paying your Electric Bills automatically from your Turkish Bank
Some of you will have noticed that in the Muğla region, Tedaş have now been semi-privatised, and are now Aydem. One of the most important changes is that billing is now monthly (rather than every 2 months). Aydem are also a lot more aggressive towards late payments of electric bills, and will cut off electricity once a bill is just one month overdue. To prevent this, and for a more efficient way to pay, simply take any electric bill to your Turkish bank and they will set up an automatic monthly payment, and you'll never have to worry about paying a bill again. Please consider this - especially if you do not live in your house all year round. It takes minutes and really is easy.

Paying your Phone Bills automatically from your Turkish Bank
As with your electric bill, if you'd like to set up an automatic monthly payment for your phone or internet service, simply take any bill to your Turkish bank who will setup an automatic monthly payment for you.

Cheaper calls from your Turk Telekom Land-Line - (more information...)

Migros Online Shopping - (more information...)

Translated TEDAŞ (Electric) Bill - View it HERE (courtesy of Fethiye-Times.org)

Translated Traffic Accident Form - View it HERE.

Car Prices - Check HERE for links to manufacturers' current (Turkish Lira) price lists.

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